Standing, Balance, Arm Balance, Strengthen, Stretch, Hip Opener
Anatomy:
Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Psoas
Chakras:
Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:
Back Pain
Drishti:
Tip Of Nose
Dosha:
Pitta, Kapha
From Down Dog, step right foot forward to outside (pinky finger edge of hand). Both arms are left of right leg. Lower left knee onto mat. Release top of left foot (right knee mustn't move past right ankle). Weight even across hips. Sink weight into hips. Lower onto both forearms. Chin lifted. Chest open. Curl left toes under and press up into ball of left foot. Actively lift inner left thigh and press left heel back while reaching chest forward. Hold. To release, plant palms on mat and step right foot back to Down Dog. Repeat on other side.
Stretches legs, groin, hip flexors. Strengthens thighs & buttocks.
Move between bent and straight leg.
Knee or hip injury. High blood pressure.
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